Aircraft inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft inspector gender statistics
7.1% of aircraft inspectors are women and 92.9% of aircraft inspectors are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Aircraft inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Aircraft inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,988
Female income
$36,155
Aircraft inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft inspector positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of aircraft inspectors are female.
Aircraft inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2011 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2014 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2015 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2017 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2018 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2019 | 92.19% | 7.81% |
| 2020 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2021 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
Aircraft inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Aircraft Inspector | 93% | 7% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Aircraft inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft inspectors is White, which makes up 54.9% of all aircraft inspectors. Comparatively, 17.3% of aircraft inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of aircraft inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 7.5%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Aircraft inspector race
| Aircraft inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 7.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Aircraft inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.99% | 11.09% | 4.14% | 17.99% |
| 2011 | 61.80% | 12.32% | 3.60% | 19.53% |
| 2012 | 61.81% | 14.35% | 4.40% | 18.01% |
| 2013 | 63.32% | 13.23% | 3.68% | 17.22% |
| 2014 | 62.89% | 12.31% | 5.83% | 15.76% |
| 2015 | 63.31% | 13.02% | 3.90% | 17.63% |
| 2016 | 58.29% | 13.16% | 3.66% | 22.75% |
| 2017 | 58.39% | 11.02% | 5.69% | 22.29% |
| 2018 | 65.31% | 10.79% | 4.12% | 16.09% |
| 2019 | 58.28% | 10.60% | 6.90% | 20.01% |
| 2020 | 59.98% | 8.85% | 5.21% | 23.28% |
| 2021 | 54.92% | 13.34% | 6.25% | 17.31% |
Aircraft inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aircraft inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aircraft inspectors have the lowest average salary at $38,589.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,995 |
| White | $42,181 |
| Black or African American | $38,589 |
| Asian | $44,847 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,658 |
Average aircraft inspector age
See how the average age of aircraft inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Aircraft inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Aircraft inspector age breakdown
The average age of aircraft inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the aircraft inspector population.
Aircraft inspector age breakdown
| Aircraft Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Aircraft inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft inspectors is associate degree, with 44% of aircraft inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Aircraft inspectors by degree level
| Aircraft inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Aircraft inspector employment statistics
Most aircraft inspectors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where aircraft inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft inspectors work.
Aircraft inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Aircraft inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aircraft inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 6% |
Aircraft inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft inspectors are transportation, technology and professional.
Aircraft inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 35% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Aircraft inspector turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average aircraft inspector tenure
The average aircraft inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 547 aircraft inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Aircraft inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft inspectors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Spotter | 2.50% | 35,550 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Service Station Attendant | 5.79% | 45,500 |
| Engineering Planning Survey Technician | 8.00% | 65,417 |
| Aircraft Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Bus Steward | 12.88% | 9,233 |
Similar aircraft inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Spotter | 2.50% | 35,550 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Service Station Attendant | 5.79% | 45,500 |
| Engineering Planning Survey Technician | 8.00% | 65,417 |
| Bus Steward | 12.88% | 9,233 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft inspectors
The most common foreign language among aircraft inspectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 14.3% and Comanche is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Korean, 14.3%
- Comanche, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Aircraft inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Korean | 14.3% |
| Comanche | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |